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Cost of Living & Prices:
Burundi vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Burundi vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.08 times less for grocery shopping in Burundi than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.03 EUR (5.87 USD) in Burundi and 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Burundi.

5.03 EUR
6.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Burundi and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Burundi.

0.47 EUR
2.16 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.6 EUR (10.05 USD) in Burundi and 17.07 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Burundi.

8.60 EUR
17.07 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.51 EUR (16.95 USD) in Burundi and 15.41 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Burundi.

14.51 EUR
15.41 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.44 EUR (9.86 USD) in Burundi and 13.77 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Burundi.

8.44 EUR
13.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.08 EUR (2.43 USD) in Burundi and 16.27 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Burundi.

2.08 EUR
16.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Burundi and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Burundi.

1.73 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.91 EUR (3.4 USD) for 12 eggs in Burundi and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Burundi.

2.91 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.75 EUR (3.21 USD) in Burundi and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Burundi.

2.75 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.40 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Burundi and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Burundi.

0.42 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.98 EUR (1.14 USD) in Burundi and 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Burundi.

0.98 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.82 EUR (10.3 USD) in Burundi and 14.69 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Burundi.

8.82 EUR
14.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Burundi and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Burundi.

0.81 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Burundi and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Burundi.

0.43 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Burundi and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Burundi.

1.48 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in Burundi and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Burundi.

0.36 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Burundi and 7.08 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Burundi.

1.42 EUR
7.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.69 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Burundi and 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Burundi.

0.94 EUR
5.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Burundi and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Burundi.

1.42 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Burundi vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.82 times less for meals in restaurants in Burundi than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.94 EUR (3.43 USD) in Burundi and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Burundi.

2.94 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.46 EUR (1.7 USD) in Burundi and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Burundi.

1.46 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.03 EUR (2.37 USD) in Burundi and 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Burundi.

2.03 EUR
6.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in Burundi and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Burundi.

5.02 EUR
10.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.3 EUR (3.85 USD) in Burundi and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Burundi.

3.30 EUR
10.27 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.02 EUR (33.9 USD) in Burundi and 119.87 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Burundi.

29.02 EUR
119.87 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.32 EUR (2.71 USD) in Burundi and 22.26 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Burundi.

2.32 EUR
22.26 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Burundi and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Burundi.

0.95 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Burundi vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.4 times more for fuel in Burundi than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Burundi and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

1.13 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Burundi and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.58 times less for transportation in Burundi than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 25.69 EUR (30 USD) in Burundi and 113.02 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Burundi.

25.69 EUR
113.02 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Burundi and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Burundi.

0.87 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.69 EUR (30 USD) in Burundi and 35.96 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Burundi.

25.69 EUR
35.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.01 EUR (3.51 USD) in Burundi and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in the United States.

3.01 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.78 EUR (6.75 USD) in Burundi and 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

5.78 EUR
4.27 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Burundi vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Burundi and 17.12 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Burundi.

1.45 EUR
17.12 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 23.22 EUR (27.12 USD) in Burundi and 135.08 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Burundi.

23.22 EUR
135.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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55.65 EUR

Flats for rent

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.58 times less for renting an apartment in Burundi than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 414.07 EUR (483.63 USD) in Burundi and 3474 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Burundi.

414.07 EUR
3 474 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 95.16 EUR (111.14 USD) in Burundi and 2177 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Burundi.

95.16 EUR
2 177 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1222 EUR (1427.49 USD) in Burundi and 7039 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Burundi.

1 222 EUR
7 039 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 268.96 EUR (314.14 USD) in Burundi and 4475 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Burundi.

268.96 EUR
4 475 EUR

Flats for sale

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.03 times less for buying an apartment in Burundi than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2344 EUR (2737.96 USD) in Burundi and 14859 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Burundi.

2 344 EUR
14 859 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1847 EUR (2156.7 USD) in Burundi and 10425 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Burundi.

1 847 EUR
10 425 EUR

Salary

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Burundi vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Burundi is 10.99 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 400.98 EUR (468.33 USD) in Burundi and 4405 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.9% lower in Burundi.

400.98 EUR
4 405 EUR

Hotels

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Burundi vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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88.8 EUR

Two stars

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125 EUR

Three stars

86.4 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

166 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

-
515 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Burundi: 1 cities, 14 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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